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Australian Idol Contestant Spewing About Missing Out On Son’s Birth – Stoked About Being A Dad But, Hey?

11:42AM Jess McGuire | Congratulations to this year’s Australian Idol ocker of choice Luke Dickens (his facial hair takes Shannon Noll’s flavour savour to whole new levels) who became a father on Monday after his partner delivered their first child a little earlier than expected. Unfortunately, Luke missed the birth itself as he was busy being better than Thanh Bui. With the baby boy making an early appearance – he was due in December – the show had to go on for girlfriend Brooke Rodgers, who delivered during Monday’s live verdict show. More »

Australian Idol Round-Up: Final 10 Week

10:00AM Clem Bastow | Another week, another round of Australian Idol, this time with bonus Darren Hayes goodness and a bunch of “Aussie hits” (except when they were from New Zealand). What did the Final 10 sing? What did they wear? What did James Mathison have to say? What of Andrew G’s hair? For all this and more, let’s jump together into our traditional Monday discussion session. More »

Australian Idol Round-Up: A Message To My Bui

11:04AM Clem Bastow | As was noted the other day with the mention of Darren Hayes’ impending Australian Idol mentor duties, this weekend the Final 10 will be tackling “Aussie hits” week. This means the usual glut of disastrous choices – perhaps Chrislyn will tackle Swoop’s Apple Eyes? – and a hilarious Final 10 group song on Monday (please, please God, make it Ian Moss’ Telephone Booth). But if Defamer Australia has any power left in this fickle world, I would like to think we can make a miracle happen. Let’s band together with the magic of the internet and try to ohm a song choice into reality. Thanh Bui, this is for you: More »